Preview — Jade
by V.C. Andrews

Jade

Jade had listened to Misty and Star tell their stories. Now it is her time to speak. But she can't. For while the others in Dr. Marlowe's therapy group had exposed their hidden pains and secret pasts, they are nothing like Jade. They don't know what it is like to be a pawn in a courtroom battle too hateful to ever forgive. Or that escaping the madness had lured Jade into aJade had listened to Misty and Star tell their stories. Now it is her time to speak. But she can't. For while the others in Dr. Marlowe's therapy group had exposed their hidden pains and secret pasts, they are nothing like Jade. They don't know what it is like to be a pawn in a courtroom battle too hateful to ever forgive. Or that escaping the madness had lured Jade into an ordeal too traumatic to forget.......more

Jade is the third novel in the Wildflowers series written under the name of V.C. Andrews. While I wasn't sure I was going to enjoy this one because I don't care much for books that focus on law or legal goings-on, (it mentions Jade being a pawn in a courtroom drama in the synopsis), it oddly enough ended up being the book I liked best out of all of the

Jade is the third novel in the Wildflowers series written under the name of V.C. Andrews. While I wasn't sure I was going to enjoy this one because I don't care much for books that focus on law or legal goings-on, (it mentions Jade being a pawn in a courtroom drama in the synopsis), it oddly enough ended up being the book I liked best out of all of them.

Turns out, there wasn't much of actual courtroom drama or anything at all going on in the book, and I loved Jade's character. She was a spoiled rich girl, yes, but she had so much to offer in terms of weaving her into the story.

"'What had happened to all the perfection? Where was my protective bubble? I was thinking about the embarrassment, of course, but I felt very frightened, too, like a bird that's been flying and flying and suddenly realizes all her feathers are gone and any moment she's going to drop to earth, hard.'"

Jade has sat patiently and listened as Misty and Star told their stories, and now, finally, it is her turn to tell them about the horrors going on in her life, and now it's her turn to tell her tale. While Jade's tale starts off sad but timid enough, with Jade discussing how her parents are fighting over her nonstop, each trying to turn her against the other and win custody of her as though she is one of their possessions, it soon starts to darken, becoming something that none of the other girls in the room could possibly ever imagine.

"'Parents have so many expectations for us, demands, requirements, whatever. We have to behave and do well in school and be sure to make them proud of us and never embarrass them. We have to be decent and respectful and respectable, but why is it that they can go and destroy the family and drag us through all this to satisfy themselves?'"

When Jade gets tired of waiting for her parents to stop being so harsh toward her and instead love her like the daughter she is, instead of the possession they view her as, she turns to a stranger on the internet to help her through her tough times. Only he might not be who he says he is, and Jade ends up dealing with something far more sinister than her parents' ugly divorce and custody battle.

Jade's story isn't a pretty one at all, and while Jade might come off as being shallow and narcissistic, once you get to know her character by reading this book, you will see that she is really the same as the other girls - afraid, sad, hurt by her family's abandonment, and making terrible choices because of how torn apart she is by all of it.

I really loved Jade's story. It was the best out of the whole series, I think, and it was incredibly emotional. Despite Jade's character seeing so uppity, I truly found her to be the most interesting, and her story captured my attention way more than Misty's or Star's. Her character was really easy to love, even though she initially seems to come off as a spoiled rich girl.

I don't want to talk too much about the ordeal that Jade goes through that's even worse than her parents, but it's definitely a twist that I didn't see coming. It's not the kind that you would want spoiled if you are planning on reading this series in the future, because being shocked makes Jade's story that much better. This is definitely one that you won't want to miss, and if you haven't started reading the series yet (or even if you have!), check out my reviews for Misty and Star.

The darkness continues to grow deeper in this third installment in the Wildflowers series. Whereas the last two were purely domestic in nature, this one selves deeper into the more disturbing things that can affect a child who is embroiled in a bitter divorce and being forced to choose sides.

Just like with the first two books, this one has excellent character development and delves deeply into the thoughts and feelings of one particular character. Seeing how Jade views the others, especially thThe darkness continues to grow deeper in this third installment in the Wildflowers series. Whereas the last two were purely domestic in nature, this one selves deeper into the more disturbing things that can affect a child who is embroiled in a bitter divorce and being forced to choose sides.

Just like with the first two books, this one has excellent character development and delves deeply into the thoughts and feelings of one particular character. Seeing how Jade views the others, especially the ones we’ve already heard from, shows clearly how different people have different points of view.

This story does mention a suicide attempt and has other dark elements, so I would not recommend it to younger people or those who have sensitivities to such things, but it is a great continuation of a fascinating story, and if you want to know more about the supposedly haughty Jade, this is the book for you. ...more

Jade's story was definitely one that would stand out for me within the Wildflowers series. The issues she had to deal with were something I needed to go through in my own life as well. The exciting tidbit of her story also got my blood pumping from being so scared for her. Things like that can and do happen within real life. I would recommend this book.

This book took me the longest to read. I caught myself counting how many pages i had left most of the time. I still love the books but the ghost writer really has done something to VC Andrews style. Maybe he should go his own way...

VC Andrews has once again written an exciting, quick read that will appeal to younger and older readers alike. I could remember faintly that something bad had happened to every girl in this series, when they had tried to run away or do something stupid... And for Jade, this was so very true. It was very strange to hear about how Jade desribed being in a chat room etc. This book was published in 1999, so it was a newish thing back then :P She runs off to meet a guy who understands her, since herVC Andrews has once again written an exciting, quick read that will appeal to younger and older readers alike. I could remember faintly that something bad had happened to every girl in this series, when they had tried to run away or do something stupid... And for Jade, this was so very true. It was very strange to hear about how Jade desribed being in a chat room etc. This book was published in 1999, so it was a newish thing back then :P She runs off to meet a guy who understands her, since her very rich and very cruel parents are ripping her in two fighting in divorce court for anything and everything and the ultimate trophy is Jade. I did feel very sorry for her in this book and when she does think she is meeting up with a guy her age, she discovers it is actually an old man, who gave her pictures of himself when he was younger. She is trapped in the attic, naked at one point, but Ms Andrews choose to make it a non-rape book and just strip her clothes off so she wouldnt run away. It was a near escape for Jade to get out and its a very scary thing to read about. I cant wait to read Cat and the Into The Garden and finish this great series off. 5 stars from me <3 ...more

Third book in the Wildflower miniseries. This book was Jade's story, a somewhat spoiled and pampered rich Beverly Hills girl who's parents are going through a nasty divorce. Her parents drag her through the court system trying to win custody of her but she feels more like a prize in a contest. Although the author certainly developed the character and you, as a reader, certainly sympathizes with Jade, there was one, call it an act of rebellion, that just didn't sit well with me. Jade gets herselfThird book in the Wildflower miniseries. This book was Jade's story, a somewhat spoiled and pampered rich Beverly Hills girl who's parents are going through a nasty divorce. Her parents drag her through the court system trying to win custody of her but she feels more like a prize in a contest. Although the author certainly developed the character and you, as a reader, certainly sympathizes with Jade, there was one, call it an act of rebellion, that just didn't sit well with me. Jade gets herself into a situation (don't want to spoil it) that to me, in this day and age, didn't end realistically. She needed to report this incident to the police (if I was her parent I would have made her call the police). For those of you that read the book you know what I am referring to. For those of you that haven't read the book then you will have to read it to find out....more

VC Andrews has always been a favorite of mine since my childhood days. I have read (and re-read) all of her books, and although I am much older now and find that some of her work is better than others, I still enjoy the twists and turns, strangeness and mystery that continues to captivate my interest.With that being said - it might also explain why I find the ghostwriter's quality of work lacking and less memorable than Andrews true writing, especially with the newer, more modern series.

If your VC Andrews has always been a favorite of mine since my childhood days. I have read (and re-read) all of her books, and although I am much older now and find that some of her work is better than others, I still enjoy the twists and turns, strangeness and mystery that continues to captivate my interest.With that being said - it might also explain why I find the ghostwriter's quality of work lacking and less memorable than Andrews true writing, especially with the newer, more modern series.

If your looking for a quick read that you can probably finish than give it a shot, but if you're looking for a timeless piece of work that will make your heart race and leave you speechless - read VC Andrews' original stories....more

Out of all four books in this series, Jade was easily the worst. It wasn't that she was a spoiled rich girl or anything like that. I actually liked her for a while. However, the cyber-relationship and her falling into "Sonny"'s trap was ludicrous. Yes, this kind of thing happens, but in this book, it is hysterical. Jade is supposed to be a smart girl, she's on the honor roll, whatever.

But when she realized something was wrong, she didn't run. And what follows is just utterly ridiculous as a oldOut of all four books in this series, Jade was easily the worst. It wasn't that she was a spoiled rich girl or anything like that. I actually liked her for a while. However, the cyber-relationship and her falling into "Sonny"'s trap was ludicrous. Yes, this kind of thing happens, but in this book, it is hysterical. Jade is supposed to be a smart girl, she's on the honor roll, whatever.

But when she realized something was wrong, she didn't run. And what follows is just utterly ridiculous as a old man ties her to the bed and continues to feed her BS. This story started out with promise but vastly deteriorated, and is the worst one in this series. It's not even good by a 'tween book' standard. ...more

This one is my favorite, absolutly. I dont exactly know whyy, but I think I just feel closer to Jade then anybody. Which is WAY weird, but I think she's maybe a bit more... I dont know, current? I cant really explain, but this book takes you along her story and past and memories.(**Spoiler alert**) I feel for her, and my feelings grew when she ran away and that man...*shivers*... practically raped her. No one even noticed she was gone! What's up with that?! Again, very powerul words within thisThis one is my favorite, absolutly. I dont exactly know whyy, but I think I just feel closer to Jade then anybody. Which is WAY weird, but I think she's maybe a bit more... I dont know, current? I cant really explain, but this book takes you along her story and past and memories.(**Spoiler alert**) I feel for her, and my feelings grew when she ran away and that man...*shivers*... practically raped her. No one even noticed she was gone! What's up with that?! Again, very powerul words within this book, I cant help but say it. ...more

Jade has definitly been my favorite in the Wildflower series. Like the others it was simply written but with this one there was more to enjoy. More moments where words captured that magical little insight into something bigger and better. I felt like the pain felt by Jade was truer than the pain felt by the others. Or at least it was in the brilliant description.

In general Jade as a character has been my favorite. I can relate her more than either of the two previous girls. Not only that, but heJade has definitly been my favorite in the Wildflower series. Like the others it was simply written but with this one there was more to enjoy. More moments where words captured that magical little insight into something bigger and better. I felt like the pain felt by Jade was truer than the pain felt by the others. Or at least it was in the brilliant description.

In general Jade as a character has been my favorite. I can relate her more than either of the two previous girls. Not only that, but her story by far was the most interesting yet. Can't wait to read Cat's story. ...more

This was my first encounter with V.C. Andrews work, not "Flowers in the Attic". I later found out that this wasn't even actually V.C but rather a ghost writer. I have seen read another of these "4 small books, one group book" series and to be honest, I can't tell you which is which. I recall simply zipping through all four small books in a night and then the larger one the next but nothing sticks out after 10 years. I liked them enough to keep reading but that was about the extent of it.

Jade was at Dr. Marlowes telling her story of her parents pending divorce and the events that happened during the time that she ran away. The therapy group was certainly a success to her and her friends.The children are really the victimsduring divorce proceedings. Adults will get on with their lives but there will always be a cross to bear with children.VC Andrews really knows how to tell a story.

Jade is book three in the Wildflowers series by VC Andrews. This series is about group therapy for four teenage girls, who call themselves OWP's Orphans with Parents. Each book focuses on the tragic story of their lives. The third book is about Jade's life with her neglectful, selfish parents and the road that brought her to Dr Marlowe.

It is interesting how where a person is in their own life can affect how one feels about a book. Generally, I probably would have liked this book. But not right now. Why I continued to read it after knowing that I was not in the "right" place to read this is unknown to myself. This book is a standard V.C. Andrews book, again, which I generally enjoy, but not this book, not right now.

I remember sneaking these books from my moms book collection when I was 11 or 12. The storyline to all the ones that I have read were pretty terrible but I couldn't stop my 12 year old self from reading them! I can't say I do not like these books because I use to love them! I think I may read one at 26 and see how I feel about them.

Jade was actually the least book out of the serie. Her story was kinda boring. THe whole time it's her parents and then suddenly that weird creepy guy. The guy was a good change because her parents really iriitated me.

one of the best, most loved series/authors of all time. V.C. Andrews books are something so easily recognizable and new books continue to evolve to go with the times and bring in a whole new generation of loving readers

Virginia Cleo Andrews (born Cleo Virginia Andrews) was born June 6, 1923 in Portsmouth, Virginia. The youngest child and the only daughter of William Henry Andrews, a career navy manBooks published under the following names - Virginia Andrews, V. Andrews, Virginia C. Andrews & V.C. Endrius. Books since her death ghost written by Andrew Neiderman, but still attributed to the V.C. Andrews name

Virginia Cleo Andrews (born Cleo Virginia Andrews) was born June 6, 1923 in Portsmouth, Virginia. The youngest child and the only daughter of William Henry Andrews, a career navy man who opened a tool-and-die business after retirement, and Lillian Lilnora Parker Andrews, a telephone operator. She spent her happy childhood years in Portsmouth, Virginia, living briefly in Rochester, New York. The Andrews family returned to Portsmouth while Virginia was in high school.

While a teenager, Virginia suffered a tragic accident, falling down the stairs at her school and incurred severe back injuries. Arthritis and a failed spinal surgical procedure forced her to spend most of her life on crutches or in a wheelchair.

Virginia excelled in school and, at fifteen, won a scholarship for writing a parody of Tennyson's Idylls of the King. She proudly earned her diploma from Woodrow Wilson High School in Portsmouth. After graduation, she nurtured her artistic talent by completing a four-year correspondence art course while living at home with her family.

After William Andrews died in the late 1960s, Virginia helped to support herself and her mother through her extremely successful career as a commercial artist, portrait painter, and fashion illustrator.

Frustrated with the lack of creative satisfaction that her work provided, Virginia sought creative release through writing, which she did in secret. In 1972, she completed her first novel, The Gods of the Green Mountain [sic], a science-fantasy story. It was never published. Between 1972 and 1979, she wrote nine novels and twenty short stories, of which only one was published. "I Slept with My Uncle on My Wedding Night", a short fiction piece, was published in a pulp confession magazine.

Promise gleamed over the horizon for Virginia when she submitted a 290,000-word novel, The Obsessed, to a publishing company. She was told that the story had potential, but needed to be trimmed and spiced up a bit. She drafted a new outline in a single night and added "unspeakable things my mother didn't want me to write about." The ninety-eight-page revision was re-titled Flowers in the Attic and she was paid a $7,500 advance. Her new-generation Gothic novel reached the bestseller lists a mere two weeks after its 1979 paperback publication by Pocket Books.

Petals on the Wind, her sequel to Flowers, was published the next year, earning Virginia a $35,000 advance. The second book remained on the New York Times bestseller list for an unbelievable nineteen weeks (Flowers also returned to the list). These first two novels alone sold over seven million copies in only two years. The third novel of the Dollanganger series, If There Be Thorns, was released in 1981, bringing Virginia a $75,000 advance. It reached No. 2 on many bestseller lists within its first two weeks.

Taking a break from the chronicles of Chris and Cathy Dollanganger, Virginia published her one, and only, stand-alone novel, My Sweet Audrina, in 1982. The book welcomed an immediate success, topping the sales figures of her previous novels. Two years later, a fourth Dollanganger novel was released, Seeds of Yesterday. According to the New York Times, Seeds was the best-selling fiction paperback novel of 1984. Also in 1984, V.C. Andrews was named "Professional Woman of the Year" by the city of Norfolk, Virginia.

Upon Andrews's death in 1986, two final novels—Garden of Shadows and Fallen Hearts—were published. These two novels are considered the last to bear the "V.C. Andrews" name and to be almost completely written by ...more